Electrical accidents claimed the lives of 236 people and 88 animals in 2021-22 in Kerala, show data compiled by the Department of Electrical Inspectorate.
The human victims included 214 members of the public and nine permanent employees and 13 contract staff of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). While 133 people died in electrical accidents reported on consumer premises, 100 died in mishaps linked to KSEB installations. Three deaths were a result of electrocution on industrial premises.
Thirty-six human lives were lost during the fiscal after implements such as iron rods, used for picking fruits from trees, and iron ladders came into contact with electricity. Fourteen people and 51 animals died after coming into contact with snapped conductors.
